Pacific Offshore Chile

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Abstract

The study of island biotas has been one of the most productive issues in biogeography. Indeed, one of the most interesting and challenging aspects of Chilean plant geography correspond to the Pacific islands offshore the American continent. This applies especially for the Juan Fernández and the Islas Desventuradas archipelagos that are analyzed regarding their geographical relationships. The flora of Juan Fernández is especially attractive for biogeography due to the presence of many locally endemic taxa, and a primitive endemic family: the Lactoridaceae, represented by the only species Lactoris fernandeziana. Finally, the threatened status of most of the Fernandezian flora is discussed with attention for the possibilities of conservation and restoration.

Keywords

Volcanic Island Native Flora Endemic Taxon Floristic Similarity Alien Flora 
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  1. 1.Pontificia Universidad Católica de ChileInstituto de GeografiaSantiagoChile

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